Are you longing to head out on the road in a tiny house that you either own or hope to own? If the travel bug has captured your imagination, the good news is that you are not alone. Here are some tips from seasoned tiny house travelers that will help to make your trip the best and safest one ever.
Tow Safely By Weighing In Advance
On your travels with your tiny home, you’ll pass through some tough terrain, and it is vitally important that you have a truck with the right towing capacity as well as the correct tongue. Before purchasing your truck, take your tiny trailer on its trailer to a weigh station on the highway for semis and their trailers. Weigh your truck, then weigh the truck and trailer combination. Subtract the two and you’ll know for certain how much your tiny house and trailer weights to determine what size truck and tongue you need to have to ensure safe travels.
Find Out If You Need A CDL
In most states, no extra licensing requirements are in place for people who are towing tiny homes for their own personal use, even if they are heavier than many of the standard RVs on the market. However, not all states have the same laws. For example, depending upon the weight of your tiny home, you may need a Class A license in California. Check out the laws in the states that you will be traveling through well in advance of your trip.
Secure Items In The Interior
To make sure that you don’t arrive at your destination with a major mess inside of your tiny home, be sure to take extra steps to ensure all items in your home are properly secured. All shelves should have a protective lip on their front and all cabinet doors should be properly secured. It’s okay to use bungee cords. However, if you rely on these and need to many of them, you’ll need more time to prepare for your trip. Reduce the number of items that you carry and reduce the amount of time you need to pack up and go.
Make RV Park Reservations Well In Advance
There is nothing worse than arriving at your destination and having nowhere to park. Make reservations early and keep your park hosts posted if you are running late and will be arriving after the earliest check in times. Of course, you’ll want to let the park know of your electrical and other requirements to make sure that you get the perfect lot for your stay.
Have The Right Leveling Tools For Easy Set Up
Your tiny home will be easier to level when you include bubble leveling equipment. Attach one for right-left leveling and one for front-back. In addition, carry some extra planks of wood in case the lot is not level. This simple precaution will speed set up times and let you enjoy your trip instead of working.
Get A GPS And Avoid Low Underpasses
Make sure that you know how tall your tiny home is before setting off on your travel and equip your truck with a GPS that will keep you out of trouble. Select a route that won’t include low underpasses that are potentially disastrous.
Now that you’ve got the safety basics about travel in a tiny house, it’s time to pull up Google maps and start planning your route. You finally have the opportunity to be at home no matter where you are. Why not take advantage of the opportunity?